Mayor Ras J. Baraka and Acting Department of Health and Community Wellness Director Jack Kelly  announced today that the City of Newark is providing free influenza vaccinations, now through March 2017, at sites around the City. Newark residents seeking flu shots must present proof of residency at the sites, which can be personal identification or a utility bill with their name and address on it.

“The fall season is the time when families should ask their healthcare providers about getting the annual flu shot,” said Mayor Baraka. He further said “I urge all Newark residents, especially our residents with chronic medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, lung or heart disease, who are most vulnerable to the flu virus, to protect themselves by taking advantage of these free vaccinations for flu prevention.”

“Newark residents should get their flu shots to ensure their physical health and well-being during this season. We are offering free flu shots at various locations throughout the City beginning October 3, 2016 and encourage all Newark residents to take advantage of this service. Protect yourself, your children, and your community by doing your part to reduce the spread of the disease,” the Mayor added.

While it is not possible to predict how severe the 2016-2017 season will be, or which viruses will dominate, one constant is the need for annual vaccination to help decrease the impact of this contagious disease.

SCHEDULE FOR FLU SHOTS

DateTime

SiteAddress

October 4th Wednesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Eliza Mahoney H.C. (Zen room)394 University AvenueWednesday

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October 5th Thursday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

North Ward Cultural Center346 Mt. Prospect Avenue

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October 6th Friday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Newark Public Library5 Washington Street

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October 7th Tuesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

NDH&CW (Staff)110 William Street 

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October 11th Wednesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Georgia King Village250 Georgia King Village 

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October 12th Thursday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

La Casa de Don Pedro23 Broadway

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October 13th Friday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Ironbound Senior Center226 Rome Street

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October 14th Monday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Family Success Center282 First Avenue

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October 17th Tuesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Ironbound Community Corp.432 Lafayette Street

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October 18th Wednesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Nellie Grier Senior Center98 Maple Avenue

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October 19th Thursday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Bethany Senior Center275 W. Market  Street

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October 20th Friday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Unified Vailsburg Center462 Sanford Avenue

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October 21st Monday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

St. Peter’s Recreation Center378 Lyon’s Avenue

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October 24th Tuesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

New Community Corp.563 Orange Street

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October 25th Wednesday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Willing Heart Comm. Center555 Dr. ML King Blvd.

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October 26thThursday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Goodwill Rescue Mission79 University Avenue

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October 27th Friday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

YMCA

Intake Room

600 Broad Street

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October 28th Monday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

Vince Lombardi Center201 Bloomfield Avenue

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November 5th Saturday

9:00 a.m.

3:00 p.m.

JFK Recreation Center211 West Kinney Street

Here are key points that residents of Newark should to keep in mind:

• Vaccination is the best way to prevent flu or reduce symptoms.
• Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently during flue outbreaks.
• Cover coughs and sneezes.
• If you develop the symptoms of influenza please contact your medical provider as soon as possible.
• Stay home if you are sick.

For more information regarding the 2016 Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Program, contact Velda Font-Morris MPH, Immunization Coordinator, Department of Health and Community Wellness at (973) 733-7643 or the Division of Surveillance and Prevention at (973) 733-7592.